Press Releases 2011

 

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Date        Press release - Topical issues
15.12.2011 EPD reiterates enforcement arrangements for idling engine prohibition
14.12.2011 Hong Kong Global Geopark of China opens (with photos)
14.12.2011 Speech by CE at opening ceremony of Hong Kong Global Geopark of China (with photo/video)
14.12.2011 Energy Advisory Committee on 2012 tariff review
9.12.2011 Drivers reminded of idling engines prohibition due to take effect on December 15
3.12.2011 EPD holds anniversary celebration for various programmes under voluntary producer responsibility schemes (with photos)
2.12.2011 EPD holds exhibition in Ngong Ping on waste management strategies (with photos)
30.11.2011 Funding approved for first batch of housing estates to undertake collection and recycling of food waste
24.11.2011 No works relating to Integrated Waste Management Facilities carried out
24.11.2011 Painting exhibition showcases Hong Kong's geological treasure (with photos)
15.11.2011 Proposals announced on control of emissions from petrol and LPG vehicles
10.11.2011 Exhibition on switching off idling engines to promote green driving habit (with photos)
2.11.2011 EPD to hold exhibitions on switching off idling engines
28.10.2011 Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for the first half of 2011
27.10.2011 Third batch of enterprises recognised as Hong Kong - Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners (with photos)
26.10.2011 EPD collaborates with United States EPA to expand opportunities in environmental protection (with photo)
24.10.2011 APEC Workshop on Energy and Green Transport Benefits of Electric Vehicles begins (with photos)
21.10.2011 Exhibition to display latest EV models and charging technologies
12.10.2011 Pilot Green Transport Fund approves first batch of 13 applications
27.9.2011 EPD responds to appeal ruling in respect of judicial review on EIA reports for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
27.9.2011 Twenty-nine schools receive Hong Kong Green School Award
23.9.2011 EPD to hold exhibitions on waste management strategies (with photos)
18.9.2011 Hong Kong Geopark gains global status (with photo)
16.9.2011 SEN starts visit to Europe (with photos)
15.9.2011 SEN to visit three cities in Europe
8.9.2011 Mooncake trade continues its commitment to a greener Mid-Autumn Festival
2.9.2011 Six recycling companies awarded leases at EcoPark Phase 2
1.9.2011 Public consultation on initial proposals for the Regional Cooperation Plan on Building a Quality Living Area launches
28.8.2011 Waste separation bins get new look (with photos)
28.8.2011 Very high Air Pollution Index expected in next few days
23.8.2011 Fourteenth Plenary of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held in Hong Kong (with photos)
17.8.2011 Source Separation of Waste Programme receives good response (with photo)
11.8.2011 Trial use of electric vehicles to be extended to public transport
5.8.2011 Council for Sustainable Development launches public engagement process on energy saving and carbon emission reduction in buildings
30.7.2011 EPD holds publicity event on the Extension of the Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags in Tin Shui Wai (with photos)
25.7.2011 Appointments to the Task Force on External Lighting
25.7.2011 Clinical Waste Control Scheme to come into operation next Monday
14.7.2011 EPD exhibition on Extension of the Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags continues (with photos)
4.7.2011 Funding scheme on domestic food waste reduction and recycling launched
17.6.2011 Roving exhibition showcases 25 years of the EPD serving Hong Kong (with photos)
9.6.2011 EPD organises roving exhibition on extension of plastic shopping bag levy scheme (with photos)
8.6.2011 Hong Kong delegation calls on Mainland environmental protection authorities (with photos)
7.6.2011 Hong Kong delegation attends China International Environmental Protection Exhibition (with photos)
6.6.2011 SEN leads Hong Kong delegation at international eco-exhibition in Beijing
5.6.2011 World Environment Day 2011 events by ECC (with photos)
3.6.2011 SEN in Sao Paulo outlines Hong Kong efforts in combating climate change (with photos)
2.6.2011 SEN attends C40 Climate Summit in São Paulo (with photos)
30.5.2011 SEN visits Austria (with photos)
27.5.2011 SEN visits France's Reserve Geologique de Haute-Provence (with photos)
26.5.2011 SEN visits France (with photo)
25.5.2011 SEN to attend C40 Climate Summit in Sao Paulo
20.5.2011 Recipients of environmental certificates honoured for green achievements
20.5.2011 Clinical Waste Control Scheme to come into operation on August 1
17.5.2011 Public consultation launched on Extension of the Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags
13.5.2011 EPD lodges an appeal against the judgment in respect of the EIA reports of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
28.4.2011 Regional Air Quality Monitoring Network results for 2010 announced today
19.4.2011 SEN leads delegation to visit National Nuclear Safety Administration
8.4.2011 HKAEE recognises organisations committed to environmental excellence (with photos)
1.4.2011 Significant improvement in beach water quality recorded in 2010 (with photos)
31.3.2011 SEN visits Macao (with photos)
29.3.2011 Pilot Green Transport Fund invites applications
22.3.2011 Government takes further measures to improve roadside air quality
21.3.2011 Steering Committee of Pilot Green Transport Fund holds first meeting
18.3.2011 SEN visits Tsuen Wan District (with photos)
12.3.2011 "Change waste to gold" through reduction, recycling and waste to energy technology (with photos)
4.3.2011 Tenders invited for leases of EcoPark Phase 2 Lots
28.2.2011 16th Working Meeting of the Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation Joint Conference held in Guangzhou (with photos)
28.2.2011 EPD statement on capacity of South East New Territories Landfill
17.2.2011 Environmental Impact Assessment Study for Integrated Waste Management Facility now available for public inspection
27.1.2011 EPD organises lunar year-end recycling campaign for used computers and home appliances
26.1.2011 EPD committed to promoting indoor air quality
21.1.2011 Hotline launched to promote establishment of charging facilities for electric vehicles
15.1.2011 Pilot recycling programme: Glass bottles to be recovered from six public housing estates in East Kowloon (with photos)
8.1.2011 Shopping malls and MTR stations facilitate waste separation (with photos)
4.1.2011 Hong Kong must act quickly to tackle imminent waste problem
4.1.2011 CS' letter to LegCo President on Country Parks (Designation) (Consolidation) (Amendment) Order 2010
 
Date Press release - Grading of beach water quality
30.12.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
23.12.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
16.12.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
9.12.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
2.12.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
25.11.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
18.11.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
11.11.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
4.11.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
28.10.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
21.10.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
14.10.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
7.10.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
30.9.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
23.9.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
16.9.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
9.9.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
2.9.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
26.8.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
19.8.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
12.8.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
5.8.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
29.7.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
22.7.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
15.7.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
8.7.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
30.6.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
24.6.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
17.6.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
10.6.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
3.6.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
27.5.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
20.5.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
13.5.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
6.5.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
29.4.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
21.4.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
15.4.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
8.4.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
1.4.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
25.3.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
18.3.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
11.3.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
4.3.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
25.2.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
18.2.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
11.2.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
2.2.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
28.1.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
21.1.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
14.1.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
7.1.2011 Grading of beach water quality released
 
Date        Press release - Prosecution statistics
14.12.2011
11.11.2011
18.10.2011
12.9.2011
17.8.2011
18.7.2011
14.6.2011
12.5.2011
13.4.2011
15.3.2011
16.2.2011
14.1.2011 Prosecution Statistics in December
 
Date        Press release - List of environmental impact assessment studies
14.10.2011 List of environmental impact assessment released
15.7.2011 List of environmental impact assessment released
11.4.2011 List of environmental impact assessment released
 7.1.2011 List of environmental impact assessment released
 
Date Press releases / news articles issued by other authorities
22.12.2011 January 2012 adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
24.11.2011 December adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
10.11.2011 Test results of LPG quality updated
20.10.2011 November adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
22.9.2011 October adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
16.9.2011 Second phase of Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme to take full effect on Monday
14.9.2011 Contract awarded for Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A
10.9.2011 Test results of LPG quality updated
25.8.2011 September adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
12.8.2011 Public consultation launched on restriction of sale of incandescent light bulbs
11.8.2011 Contract awarded for Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A (with photo)
21.7.2011 August adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
11.7.2011 Test results of LPG quality updated
23.6.2011 July adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
20.6.2011 "Hong Kong National Geopark" mobile application awarded in Top 10 My Favorite Hong Kong Apps (with photos)
14.6.2011 Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme extended to LED lamps
13.6.2011 Test results of LPG quality updated
13.6.2011 Four beaches in Tsuen Wan to reopen with improved water quality (with photos)
26.5.2011 June adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
23.5.2011 Test results of LPG quality updated
7.5.2011 EMSD agreed to the re-opening of Chevron's LPG filling stations
24.4.2011 LPG quality of Chevron filling station still failed to meet Auto LPG Specification
22.4.2011 LPG quality of Chevron Po Kong Village filling station failed to meet Auto LPG Specification
21.4.2011 May adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
15.4.2011 Test results of LPG quality updated
13.4.2011 NVC Lighting Technology Hong Kong Limited offers free replacement for four models of compact fluorescent lamps
24.3.2011 April adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
15.3.2011 Charging network for electric vehicles expanded to all 18 districts (with photos)
13.3.2011 Test results of LPG quality updated
11.3.2011 HK National Geopark signs "sister arrangement" with Germany's Global Geopark Bergstrasse-Odenwald
24.2.2011 March adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
23.2.2011 Situation of Six Industries in Hong Kong for 2008 and 2009
18.2.2011 Test results of LPG quality updated
27.1.2011 February adjustment in auto-LPG ceiling prices
18.1.2011 LPG Quality Test results updated
 
 
 
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